Social Policy

University of Birmingham
Postgraduate MA Full-time 1 Year Sociology

About this course

Our MA Social Policy degree equips you to understand a rapidly changing world and promote social justice.

Better understand a world of dynamic identities and race and gender inequalities within our societies. We offer a suite of optional modules that examine a broad range of social issues and divisions.

Why study this course at the University of Birmingham? The 21st Century has seen rapid social changes in social policy and welfare. Our Social Policy MA equips students with the tools to understand these changes and challenges they bring to society.

  • Tailor the curriculum to match your own interests and career plans

  • Engage critically with cutting-edge, research-led modules on social policy and welfare

    Career opportunities Social policy is an applied social science that equips you with social research skills, substantive knowledge of social issues, and policy analysis techniques.

    The MA Social Policy programme is ideal for professionals in health, housing, and social services, or those pursuing careers in these fields. It also suits students with relevant undergraduate degrees in social science or humanities, now looking to study social policy at the postgraduate level.

  • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MA

    Location: Birmingham

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MA

    Location: Birmingham

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1172 Social services managers and directors
    2435 Professional/Chartered company secretaries
    1162 Senior police officers
    3319 Protective service associate professionals
    4112 Local government administrative occupations
    4113 Officers of non-governmental organisations

    Course Details

    Qualification
    MA
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Birmingham
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Sociology